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During our Make Some Noise Summer Reading Challenge, the library will have a Makerspace filled with tools, supplies, and project ideas, and new materials will be added weekly as the themes change. The Makerspace will be open during normal library hours.
Makerspace
Weekly Themes:
Soaring Gadgets
June 7-15
Building Blocks
June 16-22
Things that Fling
June 23-29
Music Makers
June 30-July 6
Cool Circuits
July 7-13
Edible Buildables
July 14-20
3D Art
July 21-27
Robots
July 28-Aug. 2
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Digital Media Lab
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The library has also created a Digital Media Lab for creating and editing video and audio projects. The digital media lab will be available for use by appointment only.
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Contact Us
| 401 Plainfield Road
Darien IL 60561-4207
T 630/887-8760
F 630/887-8801
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Make Some Noise at the Indian Prairie Public Library This Summer!
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We have created a unique summer reading challenge for kids and teens which runs June 7 through Aug. 2. Not only will participants earn rewards for reading books, but they will also be rewarded for making projects and attending special events and programs at the library!
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Blast Off Event this Saturday, June 7
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Join us for our Blast Off for Summer Reading event this Saturday, June 7, from 12 to 3 p.m. Participants will build and launch rockets, eat ice cream, and play Rock Band. At 2 p.m., participate in a hilarious interactive musical puppet show, Kids Rock Band, performed by Jeannie McQueenie Productions.
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Registration
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Registration for Make Some Noise starts this Saturday, June 7. Participants can sign up in-person at the library or online. Click here for more information or to sign up.
When participants register, they will receive a Participation Log to track what they read, what they make, and which programs and events they attend. This Participation Log is their ticket into the Grand Finale Event on Aug. 2.
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Read, Make, and Connect for Prizes!
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READ: Participants will record the titles of the books they read in their Participation Log. (There is also an online option available for those who are interested.) Read eight books and win one free book of their choosing!
MAKE: Participants are invited to create various projects in our Makerspace and Digital Media Lab. Projects include art, science, robotics, electronics, music, video, and more. Every time a participant makes something at the library, they will receive a ticket to enter our grand prize drawings.
CONNECT: Participants can attend library programs and events like weekly musical storytimes, Lego and Minecraft Clubs, videogame tournaments, performances by Jeannie McQueenie, Jim Gill, Smarty Pants, and more. Every time a participant attends an event or program, they will receive a ticket to enter our grand prize drawings
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Grand Finale Event
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Only participants who complete Make Some Noise will be eligible to attend the Grand Finale Event on Saturday, Aug. 2. The event, an indoor carnival celebration with special guest Smarty Pants and his Big Balloon Show, will feature magic, comedy, and Smarty's award-winning balloon props. To be eligible to attend the Grand Finale Event, participants must complete at least 16 challenges, which can be any combination of Reads, Makes, or Connects.
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Grand Prizes
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Every time a participant completes a challenge - every time they read a book, make something at the library, or attend an event or program - they will receive a ticket to enter our grand prize drawings which will be announced at the end of the summer. The more they participate, the better their chances are to win!
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